January 26, 2025

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Girls Basketball

Lady Buffs Varsity Basketball secured the win against Comfort on Wednesday night!

#lightthebox #WIN

Powerlifting

On Thursday, January 23, the boys and girls powerlifting team competed at the Cameron Yoe Invitational and we had some athletes medal!

Boys:

Slone Elms - 5th Place

John Tavira - 4th Place

Terry Parker - 5th Place

Josh Suarez - 2nd Place

Girls:

Allyson Swanson - 2nd Place

Iliana Davila - 3rd Place

Brylee Stanfield - 4th place

Kimber Bliton - 3rd place

We took a total of 16 athletes and they all competed extremely hard. Our next meet is at Academy on February 6th.

Girls Soccer

Congratulations to the JV Girls Soccer Team for their 4 - 1 victory over Jarrell on Friday night!

Mr. Shaw receives grant for his Art Class!

Representatives from the Georgetown Assistance League visited our campus this past Friday to present our art teacher, Mr. Shaw, with a grant for close to $1000 to purchase supplies for his classroom! Congratulations, Mr. Shaw!

Please use this form to indicate if you are a senior and would like to opt in for the SAT School Day on March 26, 2025. SAT School day is only for students belonging to the JUNIOR CLASS. The deadline to have this form filled out is February 3, 2025.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfH0yeqjxOd4V0IcVmj5NsBSB2YMVv7xsAjDgQf0IdEpg8XAA/viewform

We are quickly approaching TSI testing for students that signed up. Make sure you are preparing yourself to be successful.

In Texas, TSI Complete means that a student has met all the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and is ready to enroll in college-level courses:

TSIA2 Benchmarks

• Mathematics: a minimum score of 950 or less than 950 and a diagnostic level 6
• ELAR (English language arts, writing and reading): a minimum score of 945 on the multiple-choice section with an essay score of 5-8, or less than 945 on the multiple-choice section, a diagnostic level of 5 or 6, and an essay score of 5-8

College and Career Readiness Benchmarks (SAT)

• Reading and Writing: 480
• Math: 530

Students taking the TSIA2 in January have numerous resources available to them. Please see below for a link to some resources. All seniors who are not TSI Complete will take the TSIA2 in January. Students that signed up to take the TSIA2 will also participate.

The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students that display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue higher education. Students must have financial need and a determination to turn their adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream.

• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

• Demonstrate financial need ($65,000 or lower household income)

• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and

• Be a United States citizen

If you’re looking for more information about the Horatio Alger Association,
please visit this website.

The Gerloff Company, Inc. is awarding scholarships to deserving high school seniors who are continuing their education at a college, university or trade school. Depending on the number of applications, multiple $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded. The individual scholarship will be made payable to the student and is meant to be used to assist with tuition, room and board, books, and/or any other expenses associated with the cost in obtaining a degree or certification from a college, university or trade school. Click on the application below for more information.

It's that time of year. Attached are this year's CTSFSDA Scholarship applications. We've also shared a flyer that you can share with your districts*. Note there are 3 different applications: one for High School Students, one for College Students, and one for District Employees. All applications must be received by CTSFSDA no later than March 10, 2025.

Applications must be accompanied by:

1.) A professional letter of reference from a supervisor, employer, or school official

2.) Personal letter of reference (non-relative)

3.) Copy of Transcript from current school attending

Submissions may be done by mail or email:

Candy Biehle

Smithville ISD

Child Nutrition Director

PO Box 479

Smithville, Texas 78957

cbiehle@smithvilleisd.org

The Assistance League of Georgetown is offering two scholarships.

1) Scholarship for students attending an accredited college/university in the State of Texas to pursue a 4-year degree.

2) Scholarship for students attending an accredited vocational program/apprenticeship/technology certification program in the State of Texas.

Click the links below for more information and to view the applications and criteria!

The Fort Cavazos Family Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for the upcoming scholarship cycle. The scholarship window opened on December 24th, 2024, and will close on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Please share this information with other staff and counselors within your school and district to ensure all eligible students have the opportunity to apply.

Key Details:

· Application Window: December 24th, 2024, to February 16th, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

· Eligibility: High school seniors and spouses of military members with a valid military ID. Applicants must have an active duty sponsor assigned to Fort Hood; be retirees of active duty sponsors whose last duty station was Fort Hood and reside in Bell, Coryell, Lampasas, McLennan, Travis, or Williamson County; or be dependents of deceased military members residing in these counties.

· Application Access: Applications can be completed digitally on our website or via the attached paper application for distribution. Visit: https://www.fortcavazosscholarship.org/apply/.

Essay Question for High School Applicants: "Describe a significant event or experience in your life that transformed your perspective and influenced your future aspirations. How did this experience inspire you to set new goals, and in what ways have you sought to expand your knowledge and skills as a result?"

Strong emphasis should be placed on thoughtfully and thoroughly answering the essay question. Applicants should use this opportunity to showcase their personal growth, aspirations, and dedication to their education. A well-crafted essay can significantly impact the overall application evaluation.

1/28 - Junior/Senior Class Meeting 2nd Period (Prom Information)

1/29 - TSI Testing ELA

1/30 - TSI Testing Math

1/31 - Eligibility Affected from IPR 3.1 (Gain Only)

1/30 - FAFSA Night 6:00 PM FHS Library

1/31 - Area XII Tractor Tech / Hondo Invitational (FFA)

2/1 - James Madison Invitational (FFA)

2/1 - 2/3 - San Angelo Ag Mech & Stock Show

2/4 - 2/6 - STAAR EOC Interim Assessments

2/7 - Student/Staff Holiday

2/15 - UIL Robotics Semi-Area Contest

2/17 - Student/Staff Holiday

2/18 - Student Holiday/Staff PD Day

2/25 - District Wide Fine Arts Show Feature 6:00 - 7:30 FHS

5/3 - Junior/Senior Prom @ Moravian Hall

5/30 - Graduation Stampede Stadium

1/28 - Softball Scrimmage vs. Gateway @ Home - 5:00

1/28 - Girls Basketball v Llano 5:00/6:15 JV/V

1/28 - Girls Soccer @ Austin Achieve 5:30 V

1/28 - Boys Basketball v Llano 5:00/7:00 JV/V

1/28 - Boys Soccer v Austin Achieve 5:30 V

1/30 - Softball Scrimmage @ Marble Falls 5:00

1/31 - Girls Basketball @ Blanco 5:00/6:15 JV/V

1/31 - Girls Soccer v LBJ - 6:30 V

1/31 - Boys Basketball @ Blanco 5:00/7:00 JV/V

1/31 - Boys Soccer @ LBJ - 6:30 V

2/1 - Softball Tri @ Troy (Cove/Troy) - 11:30/1:00